Volunteer Waiver and Release Form

Volunteer Name

First NameLast Name

Today's Date

Volunteer's Date of Birth

Volunteer Email

Volunteer Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Volunteer Address

Street Address

Apt or Unit

CityState

Zip Code

Volunteer Emergency Contact

First NameLast Name

Relationship to Volunteer

Emergency Contact Phone

Format: (000) 000-0000.

PUBLICITY RELEASE

In return for being allowed to participate in the Branching Out Foundation volunteer activities and all related activities, including any activities incidental to such participation (“Volunteer Activities”), the undersigned Volunteer or Parent/Legal Guardian of Volunteer if Volunteer is under age 18 (hereafter referred to using “I”, “me”, or “my”) hereby grants to the Foundation, and each of its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, advertising or promotional agencies, and partners, and all such entities’ officers, directors, agents, employees, respective successors and assigns (collectively, “Authorized Parties”), the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use, publish, broadcast and/or copyright the use of Volunteer’s name, voice, photograph and/or likeness and caricature, in its current form or as retouched, digitized, cropped, altered, distorted or modified in any way, in any and all advertising, promotional, or other materials based upon or derived from the Volunteer Activities in any manner, in any media whatsoever for any and all purposes, including by way of example but without limitation advertising, promoting or publicizing products and services throughout the universe, in perpetuity, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised (including without limitation on the Internet), without additional compensation.

I further agree that anything derived there from will be owned solely by the Authorized Parties. I shall not authorize the use of any print, negative or other copy thereof by anyone other than the Authorized Parties.

I understand that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state in which the Volunteer Activities take place and agree that if any portion of this Agreement is invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect.

Please sign in one spot only. If you are over 18 you will sign in the second spot. Parent/Legal Guardian will sign in the first spot for anyone that is under 18.

Parent/Legal Guardian Name

First NameLast Name

Parent/Legal Guardian Email

Signature of parent/guardian. I am the parent or legal guardian of the Volunteer. I am of legal age and am freely signing this agreement. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies for the minor named above.

Volunteer Signature. I am of legal age and am freely signing this agreement. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In return for being allowed to participate in Branching Out Foundation’s volunteer activities and all related activities, including any activities incidental to such participation (“Volunteer Activities”), the under-signed Volunteer or Parent/Legal Guardian of Volunteer if Volunteer is under age 18 (hereafter referred to using “I”, “me”, or “my”) releases and agrees not to sue Branching Out Foundation, The Good Works Project, Branching out Family Services, or its officers, directors, employees, sub-contractors, sponsors, agents and affiliates (“the Foundation”) from all present and future claims that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death arising as a result of my participation in the Volunteer Activities wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur.

I understand and agree that the Foundation is not responsible for any injury or property damage arising out of the Volunteer Activities, even if caused by their ordinary negligence or otherwise.

I understand that participation in the Volunteer Activities involves certain risks, including, but not limited to, serious injury and death. I am voluntarily participating in the Volunteer Activities with knowledge of the danger involved and I agree to accept all risks of participation.

I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation for all claims arising out of my participation in the Volunteer Activities.

I understand that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state in which the Volunteer Activities take place and agree that if any portion of this Agreement is invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect.

I also acknowledge that the Foundation has not arranged and does not carry any insurance of any kind for my benefit or that of Volunteer (if Volunteer is under 18), my parents, guardians, trustees, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. I represent that, to my knowledge, I am in good health and suffer no physical impairment that would or should prevent my participation in Volunteer Activities.

To protect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the individuals we serve, volunteers are strictly prohibited from photographing, video recording, or audio recording clients during events unless prior written authorization has been obtained from the client and/or legal guardian and approved by management. I understand that any unauthorized photographing, recording, sharing, or distribution of our individuals information or images may result in legal consequences.

I also understand that this document is a contract which grants certain rights to and eliminates the liability of the Foundation.

Please sign in one spot only. If you are over 18 you will sign in the second spot. Parent/Legal Guardian will sign in the first spot for anyone that is under 18.

Signature of parent/guardian. I am the parent or legal guardian of the Volunteer. I am of legal age and am freely signing this agreement. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies for the minor named above.

Volunteer Signature. I am of legal age and am freely signing this agreement. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies.